Islamic finance
The Government of Bermuda has plans to promote the country as a western hub for the Islamic financial services industry.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has outlined Islamic finance and the green economy as two areas of growth for the Irish Funds' Industry. Speaking at the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) conference, Mr Kenny said there was a need to ensure that Ireland is the obvious and first choice for the domiciling and distribution of funds.
Pointon York has launched four Sharia-compliant SIPPs for Muslim savers, available only through advisers.
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Interest in ethical investments and Islamic finance products has soared in recent years, but the implications for independent financial advisers are far from straightforward – Maryrose Fison investigates
The Treasury has implemented measures designed to support Islamic finance in the UK.
The Government has committed to create a level playing field on VAT for retail investors in Islamic finance products.
Javelin Investment Management has unveiled the Jets Dow Jones Islamic Market International Index Fund, the first Shariah-compliant ETF in the US, on the NYSE Arca platform.
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The FSA says a move to principles-based regulation will provide the right environment for Islamic finance to flourish in the UK.
An Islamic finance qualification has been launched by the Lord Mayor of the City of London and developed by the Securities & Investment Institute.
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